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Sandra Trehub, Pioneer in the Psychology of Music, Dies at 84

She showed that basic musical ability is present in infants across cultures, laying a foundation for a growing field of study.

16 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

New Auroras Found Glowing in the Skies of Jupiter’s Moons

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Researchers reported auroras around Jupiter’s two largest Galilean moons for the first time and found new features in the auroras of volcanic Io and icy Europa.

16 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

In “The Darkness Manifesto,” Johan Eklöf Asks Humans to Dim the Lights

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Light pollution is disruptive to many species, from corals to bats to the humans who put up all those lights. “The Darkness Manifesto” urges us to reconsider our drive to dispel the dark.

15 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Binge Drinking May Be Curbed With a Pill

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A recent study suggested the use of a decades-old medicine taken before imbibing could reduce the amount of alcohol consumed.

14 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Following a Two-Year Decline, Suicide Rates Rose Again in 2021

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Suicide increased among younger Black, Hispanic and Native American people, and declined among whites and older people, the C.D.C. reported.

11 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Cockatoos Know How to Pick the Right Tools for the Job

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The job, in these experiments, was getting a cashew out of a puzzle box.

10 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Book Review: “The Windeby Puzzle: History and Story,” by Lois Lowry

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“The Windeby Puzzle” begins in 1952, when a small, remarkably well-preserved body is unearthed from a bog in northern Germany.

10 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

SpaceX Test Fires Engines on Starship, the Most Powerful Rocket Ever

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The ignition of the Super Heavy booster may set up an uncrewed orbital flight test next month of Starship, the company’s prototype spacecraft.

9 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

4.9 Million Fabuloso Bottles Recalled for Bacteria Risk

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Colgate-Palmolive, the manufacturer of the multipurpose cleaner, said recalled bottles had been made with “inadequate” amounts of a preservative meant to curb bacteria growth.

8 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Dwarf Planet Quaoar Has a Ring That Shouldn’t Be Where Astronomers Saw It

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Quaoar, which orbits the sun in the distant Kuiper belt, is the latest small object shown to have a ring like the ones around Saturn.

8 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

The Biggest Penguin That Ever Existed Was a ‘Monster Bird’

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Fossils found in New Zealand highlight an era after the dinosaurs when giant flightless birds prowled the seas for prey.

8 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Mink Farms Back in the Spotlight

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A new variant of avian influenza appears capable of spreading among mammals, highlighting the need for more proactive surveillance, experts said.

8 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After Pregnancy

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warned of a rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women, particularly women of color.

7 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Brings the Fear of Mushrooms to the Fore

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The fictional fungus in “The Last of Us” touched a collective nerve. When it comes to mushrooms, we just can’t keep our cool.

6 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

New Form of Ice Discovered Unexpectedly During Experiment

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The research illustrates how much scientists still have to learn about a molecule as simple as water.

3 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

Bears May Rub Against Trees for Protection From Parasites

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In experiments, scientists found that ticks avoid the tar of beech trees, which bears seem to have an affinity toward.

1 februarie 2023 | NYTimes

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